Teacher - Infant/Toddler / Child Development Center / Full Time / Days
About The Position
NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California. Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children. The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation. Join a hospital where the work you do will matter-to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding. It's Work That Matters. Overview Purpose Statement/Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where infant, toddlers and preschool children have the opportunity to develop and strengthen their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Teacher develops and implements daily lesson plans for early childhood education classrooms, leads and supervises infant, toddler and preschool Associate Teachers in curriculum, classroom environment, and parent relationships. Maintains classroom records, including the assessment of children and the collection of data necessary for the evaluation of early childhood educations programs. Schedule: Monday - Friday hours may vary as the team rotates scheduled. You must be available to work any shift between 6:30am - 8:00pm. The Child Development Center (CDC) is closed major Federal holidays and four days for Professional Developement. The center is open year round.
Requirements
- 1 year of work experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.
- Computer Literate
- Completion of 24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development at an accredited or approved college or university. For infant care teachers, completion of 3 specialized units.
- Alternatively, Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Live Scan Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Check List
- Current Mandated Reporter Training
Nice To Haves
- AA or higher in ECE/CD or related field
- 3 units adult supervision and field experience in ECE/CD setting.
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid Current Certification, must be current 30 days from hire date
Responsibilities
- providing a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where infant, toddlers and preschool children have the opportunity to develop and strengthen their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills
- develops and implements daily lesson plans for early childhood education classrooms
- leads and supervises infant, toddler and preschool Associate Teachers in curriculum, classroom environment, and parent relationships
- Maintains classroom records, including the assessment of children and the collection of data necessary for the evaluation of early childhood educations programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
